US Bridges

Patriot HWY over Ni River

FairPosted for load

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 5.9M RTE208-5.1M Carol.Co · Structure no. 000000000017913

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patriot HWY over Ni River is a concrete tee beam carrying Patriot HWY over Ni River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,898 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,137 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPatriot HWY
CrossesNi River
Location5.9M RTE208-5.1M Carol.Co
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.17171, -77.51877
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,898 (2022)
Projected traffic20,137 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patriot HWY over Ni River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patriot HWY over Ni River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Patriot HWY over Ni River carry?

About 16,898 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Patriot HWY over Ni River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Patriot HWY over Ni River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.